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FINANCIAL AID RATE

94%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

16:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

60

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$5,558

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

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Fine Arts and Studio Arts Degree

The Fine Arts and Studio Arts is a field of study emphasizing the professional education in the visual arts or performing arts. A Bachelor of Fine Arts differs from a Bachelor of Arts in the United States in that the primary emphasis of a BFA is a studio component versus lectures more prominent in a BA degree program at University of Maine at Augusta. Get more details below including other Maine colleges that offer fine arts and studio arts degrees.

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University of Maine at Augusta (UMA)

286 River Rd, Arundel, ME

University of Maine at Augusta, a public institution, offers a large number of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Augusta, ME, the school resides in a rural setting for students to study in. Enrollment at UMA exceeds five thousand yearly.

Areas of study available at UMA include:

  • Health And Clinical Professions
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Science Technology

The school has an open enrollment policy, admitting all students that meet the requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, test scores, and letters of recommendations may be needed for certain programs. More information regarding admissions can be found at uma.edu.

The tuition at University of Maine at Augusta varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay nearly $8,200 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $18,000 per year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Students may visit the school's www.uma.edu/ to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Fine Arts and Studio Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. UMA offers a bachelor's degree program in fine arts and studio arts.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male3
Female2

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
White5

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Fine Arts and Studio Arts program at University of Maine at Augusta, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators

Description

Create original artwork using any of a wide variety of media and techniques.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.1% from 2014 to 2024

Artists and Related Workers, All Other

Description

All artists and related workers not listed separately.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may give an overview of the students University of Maine at Augusta accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To support students and graduates, University of Maine at Augusta may provide services to students including:

  • Online course work available
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Counseling assistance
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Helping students find work after graduation

Intercollegiate Athletics

University of Maine at Augusta is a Member of National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the USCAA classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Track and Field, Outdoor
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Bowling